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Where can you find a grey water recycling system for our washing machine?

Posted by Sameep Shirodkar June 7, 2020 Greywater Recycling 1 response

What does it take to get a water heater air-conditioner and heater mini-split?

Posted by Réal Paquin May 28, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

Can you use a Lunos E2 HRV System to circulate air between two floors?

Posted by Richard Kolla May 20, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

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Posted by Peter Kutschy April 21, 2020 Wood stove and biomass heat 1 response

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What is the best ERV on the market ?

Posted by Brandon Phelps April 18, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

How do you deal with a house under negative pressure?

Posted by Connie Taylor April 16, 2020 Ventilation 1 response

Are saltwater home batteries availability in the USA?

Posted by David Meckes April 11, 2020 Renewable energy 1 response

Can you preheat ERV inlet air?

Posted by A O April 6, 2020 Ground-coupled heat exchanger 2 responses

Which is the best way of solar heating an indoor public swimming pool to save operating costs?

Posted by Ιωάννης Σταυρόπουλος March 29, 2020 Solar thermal collectors 1 response

How do you stop wood stove smoke from entering a home?

Posted by Don Leaver March 24, 2020 Wood stove and biomass heat 4 responses

How do you install radiant floor heating in an old building?

Posted by Rob Doda March 19, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

Improving the efficiency of a home built in 1978 during renovations, do I need an HRV?

Posted by joe cruikshank Feb. 8, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

What is the payout for converting from gas heat to electric heat?

Posted by Fred Beaulac Jan. 24, 2020 Heating with electricity 3 responses

Air source heat pumps: Which brand has the best performance?

Posted by Mike Brigham Jan. 22, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 2 responses

What is the best type of home heating system?

Posted by Jennifer Doll Jan. 20, 2020 Heating and cooling 3 responses

What are your thoughts about incorporating natural ventilation techniques into the heating/cooling/ventilation design of a house?

Posted by dean c Jan. 18, 2020 Ventilation 1 response

What is the best choice for me, HRV or ERV?

Posted by John Oakes Jan. 10, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Can hydronic radiant heating be a complete heating solution for a home?

Posted by Jeremy Peters Dec. 16, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses
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